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Anwar calls for US-Iran diplomacy amid regional conflict fears
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has warned that escalating tensions between the United States and Iran risk destabilizing the broader region, calling on both nations to pursue diplomatic solutions.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed concern over mounting hostilities between the United States and Iran, cautioning that continued friction could trigger wider regional conflict.
Anwar called on both Washington and Tehran to step back from confrontation and return to the negotiating table, emphasizing that dialogue remains the most effective path to resolving their differences.
The Prime Minister's remarks underscore Malaysia's longstanding commitment to regional stability and its position as a voice for de-escalation in international disputes. His intervention reflects growing anxiety across Southeast Asia over the potential spillover effects of US-Iran tensions on maritime trade routes and regional security.
Malaysia has previously advocated for multilateral engagement and peaceful resolution of conflicts affecting the Indo-Pacific region. The government maintains that sustained diplomatic engagement, supported by international actors, remains essential to preventing further deterioration in the Middle East.